HFPA CEO Confirms Plan to Make the Golden Globes a For-Profit Venture, Add 200 Non-Member Voters

EXCLUSIVE: After two Emmy award seasons without in-person events due to the pandemic, it is beginning to seem like old times, and that includes the return of ambitious exhibitions and events  presented by various studios, streamers, and networks. Among them, and among the most impressive in terms of scope is the return of Netflix’s FYSEE space, last seen in 2019,  which will showcase their various contenders, Q&As, musical performances, and more. Regarding the latter a sure-to-be highlight  will be none other Sting on behalf of the animated series, Arcane.

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival announced its 2022 lineup including Disney’s documentary Mija and the Warner Bros. Pictures/HBO Max film Father of the Bride bookending the celebration. LALIFF will run from June 1 to 5 at the TCL Chinese Theater and TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.

Salma Hayek is opening up all about her childhood as she makes a heartfelt tribute to a special family member that is rarely seen on her social media.MORE: Salma Hayek pays tribute to Penelope Cruz with a throwback you need to seeThe star gave a candid glimpse at what she was like growing up, sharing unbelievable throwback footage in honor of her brother Sami's birthday.The incredible clips sees the two as little kids, and proves just how meant to be her career in Hollywood is, as she explains how she and her brother loved to make home movies and direct one another growing up.WATCH: Salma celebrated Channing Tatum's birthday with a sweet salsa danceMORE: Salma Hayek shares stunning new photographs with lookalike daughter ValentinaAs clips of her and her brother putting on a show came up, she is heard explaining: "When I was young, I used to make home videos.

EXCLUSIVE: Cutting Edge Media Music has inked a slate partnership deal with Asbury Park Pictures, which will see it fund five of the company’s films, in exchange for the corresponding original music publishing rights. Cutting Edge’s latest deal comes on the heels of its successful, multi-year slate partnership deal with Thunder Road, of which Asbury Park is an expansion launched by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.

Mourning an icon. Celebs from Hollywood to Nashville and beyond are grieving the death of Namoi Judd.

Kristen Bell and Yumi teamed up to raise funds for those affected by the war in Ukraine through the new book,, by donating all proceeds from print sales to World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization founded by Chef José Andrés that provides fresh meals in response to crises while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.   Jodie Comer wore the Hunter x Killing Eve Chasing Boots, a knee-high style boot, available in black, olive and camel, on the final two episodes of the television series. George Lopez attended the Grand Opening of Impact Museum’s Immersive Frida Kahlo Exhibit At Lighthouse ArtSpace in Hollywood, California, in support of Global Gift Foundation USA.Charli D’Amelio enjoyed Cold Stone Creamery backstage at the Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California, after she won Favorite Female Creator.Carly Rae Jepsen stunned in a For Love & Lemons white lacy dress at the Interscope Coachella Party in Palm Springs, California.Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller attended a Celebration of Life in Los Angeles, California, to support a former HFC care grant recipient and volunteer advocate who was caring for her late mother with Alzheimer's.

Kenneth Tsang, who made his mark in Hong Kong’s golden age of film before coming to the US and scoring roles in several prominent movies, died at age 87 today. He was found after quarantining in a Hong Kong hotel after entering China from Singapore, per that country’s Covid-19 protocols.

gained ownership of Twitter for $44 billion. The saga began little over a week ago, when Musk bought a 9.2% stake in the social media giant and offered to buy it for $43 billion shortly after. The hostile takeover bid raised questions about what could happen if Twitter’s board accepted or declined, and what it would look like if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO took the company private.

Twitter announced on Monday that they have agreed to Elon Musk acquiring the social media platform for $44 billion, and now some of the biggest names in Hollywood are reacting to the change in ownership of Twitter. It appears stars have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.

Clayton Davis With “The Northman,” “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” and the continued success of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” this month has been about action-forward movies that are entertaining and worthy, but might fail to be taken seriously as real “achievements” in Hollywood. Timing has also proven to be an essential factor, and not just for releases, but for when a movie or performance starts gaining momentum.Studios are only beginning to map out how to roll out their most promising contenders in the second half of the year.

Video: When satire is factchecked without needing to be factchecked (France 24)High stakes rematch: Can Le Pen turn the tide against Macron in TV debate?Fragile coalition under threat in Israel: Arab party suspends government membershipGeothermal power in Kenya: Providing the country with clean energyEU's Borrell says bloc 'will continue' providing military support to UkraineNetflix loses users for first time in a decadeFrench presidential candidates gear up for election debate rematch'There is no independent journalism left in Russia': Exiled journalist Denis KataevUkraine's prosecutor general: 'I expect to find evidence of genocide in Mariupol'France's presidential rivals gird for high-stakes TV debateFake subtitles attributed to Vladimir Putin in parody viral videoThe battle of Donbas: What's Putin's plan for Ukraine now?Made in Hollywood, censored by China: How the film industry is abiding by Beijing's lawsFrance's Macron reveals his war chestFrench presidential candidates spar over wind energy sectorFrench presidential election: Macron 'trying to speak to voters on the centre left'South African military deployed to flood-ravaged provinceJohnson is a calm, pleasant presence throughout, often laughing heartily at the end of the most banal anecdotes, in the manner of someone who has never failed for long enough to sharpen a sense of humour. The way serious issues pose virtually no threat to him does, however, border on comical.

Truth hurts! Lizzo confirmed she has a boyfriend after joking about her rumored romances while hosting Saturday Night Live.

one boy at the top of her list: that she's in a during an interview with Andy Cohen on his Sirius XM show Radio Andy on Monday, April 18. “You were photographed in L.A. in February at [the restaurant] Craig’s with a mystery man," Cohen said. "Are you guys still together?”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In the kind of non-committal tone that only Lizzo could make charming, she laughed, “Yeah.

The New Mexico state agency tasked with investigating possible workplace safety violations on the set of Rust is “on track” to release its report by Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the New Mexico Environment Department.

The third installment of the “Magic Mike” saga is finally coming together thanks to HBO Max. The third male stripping flick reunites screenwriter Reid Carolin, director Steven Soderbergh, and star Channing Tatum.

Salma Hayek better get on her dancing shoes on.

Thania Garcia During an intimate two-night showcase at The Sun Rose in Hollywood on April 8 and 9, Nicole Scherzinger announced the long-awaited return of her solo music career — the forthcoming EP, “Warrior.”The multi-hyphenate presented the music accompanied by a live jazz band and with multiple outfit changes and showcased her vocals via musical theater numbers as well as a new track.The unreleased song — titled “Never Going Back” — references her own self-empowerment and standing strong for what you believe in. It starts with a disclaimer, “This is not a cry for help,” and through her controlled vibrato, the song picks up in a chant, “This is a war cry for anyone who is ready to be seen, to be heard, to be everything that you were born to be.” It’s been nearly eight years since we’ve heard new solo material from the singer and television personality.

When it came to bringing The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey from the pages of Walter Mosley’s novel to screens on Apple TV+, the writer and star Samuel L. Jackson agree that the long haul – with over a decade of development – due to their commitment to telling the epic story through the long form of television – was worth the wait.

Variety has previously reported, “Elvis” Baz Luhrmann’s drama about the rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) and Tom Hanks, will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.Cannes confirmed the premiere on Tuesday, adding that Luhrmann, Hanks and Butler will attend the premiere screening alongside Olivia DeJonge (“The Visit”), who plays Priscilla Presley in the biopic. They also released a new image of Butler as Elvis.The film is set for North American release on June 24 through Warner Bros.